I'll be ten rows behind the bullpen as the Birds take on the Central Division powerhouse.

raven56706

06-05-06, 07:56 AM

Colorado in first place didnt last long huh... rotfl

lordwow

06-05-06, 08:31 AM

4 Game BoSox-Yankees Series :clap:

Deftones

06-05-06, 08:53 AM

I'll be at the Dbacks game watching Webb continue his scoreless streak. :banana:

wabio

06-05-06, 09:15 AM

Apparently Jon Lester will be making a spot start.

lordwow

06-05-06, 09:24 AM

Apparently Jon Lester will be making a spot start.

That's what the Boston news media was reporting last night.

Lester may have big plans for weekend

By Gordon Edes, Globe Staff | June 5, 2006

DETROIT -- There was no official announcement from the Red Sox, but all signs point to 22-year-old Jon Lester making his major league debut Saturday in Fenway Park, when the Red Sox play a day-night doubleheader against the Texas Rangers.

Lester was to have pitched this past Saturday for Triple A Pawtucket, but the PawSox shuffled their rotation and are holding back Lester until tonight, when he is scheduled to pitch in Indianapolis. That would put him on track to pitch Saturday along with Josh Beckett, who is scheduled to face Mike Mussina tonight in the Bronx in the first of four games against the Yankees.

Lester, a 6-foot-2-inch, 190-pound lefthander drafted in the second round in 2002, has been brought along carefully by the Red Sox, who limited him to a pitch count of 55-65 in the season's first month before allowing him to stretch out in May. In his last start May 28 against Norfolk, Lester allowed a run -- a home run by Chris Basak -- in 5 1/3 innings, walking three and whiffing three.

Overall, Lester comes into his start tonight with a 3-4 record and 2.95 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 20 walks in 42 2/3 innings.

Further muddling Sox pitching plans for the weekend is the status of lefthander David Wells, eligible to come off the disabled list next Sunday. That may be overly optimistic, manager Terry Francona said, noting that Wells has yet to throw since he took a line drive off his surgically repaired right knee and sustained a deep bruise. Rookie David Pauley, scheduled to make his second big-league start tomorrow night against the Yankees, probably will have to fare better against the Bombers than he did last week against Toronto (4 1/3 IP, 11 H, 6 ER) to warrant a third go-around. Abe Alvarez? He was called up earlier this spring but pitched in just one game, and given the way the Rangers handle lefties -- they are 9-4 against lefty starters and are batting .309 against lefties versus .270 against righties -- Alvarez wouldn't seem to be an ideal option, just as it didn't make much sense to the Sox brass to throw Lester this week against the Yankees (14-3 vs. lefties).

Rangers righthander John Wasdin will likely start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, manager Buck Showalter said.

When? last I read it was going to be during one of the two games of the doubleheader this coming Saturday against Texas. That still accurate, or is he going to be pitching against the Yankees?

Edit: well nevermind! Lordwow edited in the article that answered my question :)

B.A.

06-05-06, 09:27 AM

I just noticed that Anthony Reyes will be pitching tonight. :beer:

sundog

06-05-06, 09:56 AM

yay! a day off for the pale hose before Detroit comes to town (going to the game Thursday).

shizawn

06-05-06, 11:09 AM

Hopefully another series with Washington is just what the Braves need. Of course, the Nats are playing well at the moment, so it might not be what the Braves need.

raven56706

06-05-06, 11:51 AM

With no assurance Barry Zito and Dontrelle Willis will be on the trading block next month, Greg Maddux could be the focus of a midseason bidding battle that also might involve the Yankees, Red Sox, Giants and Padres. He deserves to pitch in a pennant race, and he'll have that chance as soon as he says the word. -- Chicago Sun-Times

The Royals on Tuesday are expected to take Andrew Miller with the No. 1 pick in the amateur. But the signs say the Royals just might pass up Miller. They like him, of course. But some Royals push for Houston pitcher Brad Lincoln, who they say is more polished. -- Kansas City Star

On the day he went on the disabled list, Albert Pujols reported difficulty sleeping, occasional pain when breathing and increased soreness in his right side, Cardinals officials said Sunday. Pujols has a tear in his right oblique muscle, and team trainer Barry Weinberg said the injury is considered severe. -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bobby Abreu and Pat Burrell are available, Alfonso Soriano can be had and Reggie Sanders probably can be, too. But the Yankees also have their eye on Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn, should either become available. -- Newsday

Among the players the Yankees are eyeing in this week's draft are UCLA lefty David Huff and Florida high school third baseman Chris Marrero. -- Newark Star-Ledger

While Mark Prior may be ready to pitch in the majors by next week, the Cubs aren't planning to rush him back, despite the huge hole they've dug themselves. Prior threw five strong innings Saturday for Class A Peoria and will make his third rehab start Thursday at Double-A West Tenn or Triple-A Iowa. -- Chicago Tribune

When Phil Nevin was acquired Wednesday, manager Dusty Baker called it a "much-needed deal" for the Cubs. Nevin hit a 410-foot home run Saturday but sat Sunday for the second time in three games. He isn't being considered for a corner outfield spot, and Aramis Ramirez is an everyday player at third, so Nevin will play first or sit. -- Chicago Tribune

Tigers left-hander Mike Maroth flew to Los Angeles last week, anxious to learn the cause of persistent pain in his pitching elbow. He returned with a baggie containing three or four bone chips removed by Dr. Lewis Yocum on Friday. The team hasn't said whether Maroth will rehabilitate in Detroit or Lakeland, Fla. On Sunday, manager Jim Leyland said he likes having him around, and Maroth would like to be with his teammates as often as his to-be-determined regimen allows. -- Detroit Free Press

If the Dodgers stay in contention all summer -- and perhaps even if they do not -- they appear headed for a franchise attendance record. The Dodgers set the record when they drew 3,608,881 in 1982 and came close to breaking it last year, when they sold 3,603,646 tickets. They're selling tickets ahead of last year's pace and project sales of between 3.6 million and 3.7 million, Chief Operating Officer Marty Greenspun said Sunday. -- Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers are considering whether to start Sunday games at 2 p.m. instead of 1 p.m. next season, Marty Greenspun said. They're wondering if fans might be more likely to attend if they could participate in church services or another morning activity and still make it to the game without rushing. -- Los Angeles Times

It's no secret the Phillies are short-armed in the rotation. But is there another option, other than a trade? Ryan Franklin could be one. The Phillies will talk about possibly returning Franklin, who made 94 starts the three previous seasons with the Mariners, to the rotation if their starting pitching doesn't improve. Franklin said yesterday at Dodger Stadium that he would welcome the opportunity. -- Philadelphia Inquirer

Willie Randolph reprimanded Lastings Milledge for celebrating his first major-league homer -- a dramatic game-tying solo shot in yesterday's 10th inning -- by taking a detour to high-five fans on his way out to right field to start the next inning. -- New York Post

It wasn't an issue Sunday, when he homered, singled and walked twice, but A's first baseman Dan Johnson has had difficulty with his eyes pretty much all season. Johnson has had trouble with dry eyes, leading to briefly blurred vision when he blinks because he isn't producing tears. After a trip to an ophthalmologist, Johnson received eye drops, but he is still experiencing difficulty. -- San Francisco Chronicle

With Joe Randa getting closer to a return from the disabled list, Pirates general manager David Littlefield yesterday reversed course and said Freddy Sanchez would remain the team's starting third baseman. -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Derek Jeter may not be available when the Yankees open a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox on Monday night because of a bruised right thumb. -- New York Times

wabio

06-05-06, 12:14 PM

But the Yankees also have their eye on Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn, should either become available. -- Newsday

No! :suicide:

twikoff

06-05-06, 12:17 PM

i could understand the worries about junior's injury history (but i think getting out of cincy, and probably to an AL team would help him out alot)
but i cant imagine many teams passing on dunn, if they had a good shot at him..
sure, he strikes out alot.. but the rest of his offensive numbers more than make up for it

of course.. the yanks should be looking at pitching, not offensive power.

huh?

06-05-06, 04:03 PM

Jeter Out of the lineup tonight.

Bacon

06-05-06, 06:03 PM

Jeter Out of the lineup tonight.Why? Did he hurt his face smirking?

:D

Bushdog

06-05-06, 06:08 PM

Got his thumb smashed last night

Bacon

06-05-06, 06:12 PM

Got his thumb smashed last night
I didn't know he knew how to use a hammer ;)

Rogue588

06-05-06, 06:25 PM

Melky Motherfuckin' Cabrera! :banana: :up:

chrisih8u

06-05-06, 06:25 PM

Oh my fuckin god. That was the worst play Ive ever seen in my entire life. Pathetic. :rolleyes:

Bushdog

06-05-06, 06:30 PM

Oh my fuckin god. That was the worst play Ive ever seen in my entire life. Pathetic. :rolleyes:
That ranks with Tonmmy John commiting 3 errors himself on one play.

Bushdog

06-05-06, 06:51 PM

Wow, nice job Andy!

chrisih8u

06-05-06, 06:52 PM

-ohbfrank- This game is pissing me off.

Is this site going slow for anyone else?

Bushdog

06-05-06, 06:56 PM

-ohbfrank- This game is pissing me off.

Is this site going slow for anyone else?Quite slow. I'd suggest turning it off for a little while and having a drink. That's always my advice.

That said I plan to replay this inning 20-30 times on Tivo. :D

chrisih8u

06-05-06, 06:57 PM

What a fuckin disgrace. The Yankees throw some shit lineup out and score 5+ runs against Beckett.

And a curtain call in the 2nd inning of a June ballgame. :rolleyes:

:headbang:

It was obvious he had nothing tonight. SHoulda gone to the bullpen. :mad2:

Rogue588

06-05-06, 06:58 PM

Same here. About as slow as this half of the inning is going for the SOX... ;)

chrisih8u

06-05-06, 07:01 PM

Quite slow. I'd suggest turning it off for a little while and having a drink. That's always my advice.

That said I plan to replay this inning 20-30 times on Tivo. :D

rotfl

A drink will just not do. I may need a case.

Bushdog

06-05-06, 07:06 PM

If Andy Phillips starts being a hitter then I'll start feeling pretty good about this team.

Bushdog

06-05-06, 07:08 PM

Based on this inning and 2 pitchers, ball seems to be travelling a bit. How I fear a 14-12 game.

chrisih8u

06-05-06, 07:11 PM

Will the Yankee fans give A-Rod a curtain call after his inevitable HR later tonight?

Rogue588

06-05-06, 07:39 PM

Will the Yankee fans give A-Rod a curtain call after his inevitable HR later tonight?Captain Clutch? Of course they will.

Rogue588

06-05-06, 07:42 PM

so...how long before they take out Manny, Ortiz and Coco...?

it's about time for the Sox farm league to come in..

shizawn

06-05-06, 07:46 PM

Good grief, what a disaster of an inning. :grunt:

lordwow

06-05-06, 07:48 PM

What the heck was up with that call with Bernie Williams?

huh?

06-05-06, 07:51 PM

Wow, go to dinner... 1-0 Yanks.

Come home from dinner... 13-2 Yanks.

Fuck.... did BEckett pitch underhand?

huh?

06-05-06, 07:53 PM

Well, at least A-rod continues to suck against the Red Sox.

Rogue588

06-05-06, 07:53 PM

Was there any doubt?

Bushdog

06-05-06, 07:55 PM

What the heck was up with that call with Bernie Williams?
Horseshit. Fucked over both teams.

shizawn

06-05-06, 08:04 PM

Yay Francoeur!

Obey The D

06-05-06, 08:18 PM

Well, at least A-rod continues to suck against the Red Sox.

...Tell me about it. As a Yanks fan, I can't wait till it's 20-3 and he hits a clutch solo homer. ;)

twikoff

06-05-06, 08:51 PM

:banana: junior :banana:

Mad Dawg

06-05-06, 08:56 PM

*sigh* What a crappy baseball night.

I might as well go ahead and do this: Carlos Zambrano is no-hitting the Astros through 6.

raven56706

06-05-06, 08:57 PM

yankee fan is happy here.....

Brian Gentz

06-05-06, 09:00 PM

Zambrano has a no hitter through 7.... oh yeah and he has a 3 run homer and 4 total ribbies :D

El Scorcho

06-05-06, 09:16 PM

I've now witnessed 3 late inning no hitters being broken up this year shortly after I turn them on. I'm awesome!

Mad Dawg

06-05-06, 09:16 PM

No-no no more. Preston Wilson singles with one out in the 8th.

Brian Gentz

06-05-06, 09:19 PM

I Hate Preston Wilson.

wabio

06-05-06, 09:19 PM

Braves are just about done. Tender crispy. :drool:

Mad Dawg

06-05-06, 09:26 PM

Just noticed that former ump Eric Gregg passed away. :(

Obey The D

06-05-06, 09:31 PM

WTF is Rivera doing in the game when it's 13-5? I understand he hasn't pitched in a while, but if he aggravates his back I'm going to be pissed.

twikoff

06-05-06, 09:34 PM

wouldnt you rather him work things out and try to get back into a groove in an 8 run game, than in a 1 run game?

chrisih8u

06-05-06, 09:37 PM

Well, theres always tomorrow.

*looks at Sox pitcher tomorrow*

:mad2:

Obey The D

06-05-06, 09:38 PM

wouldnt you rather him work things out and try to get back into a groove in an 8 run game, than in a 1 run game?

If it was just a matter of him not pitching in several days then yes, but with all the injuries they've had, I wouldn't risk putting him out there unless it was necessary.

raven56706

06-05-06, 09:38 PM

Yankees baby!!!.... nice win and destroying their ace was a nice touch too

Bushdog

06-05-06, 09:40 PM

WTF is Rivera doing in the game when it's 13-5? I understand he hasn't pitched in a while, but if he aggravates his back I'm going to be pissed.
I'm guessing it was to test his back.

wabio

06-05-06, 09:42 PM

Cubs should send Zambrano a big fat present with a card signed by everyone that says "thanks for not sucking!" -ohbfrank-

Rogue588

06-05-06, 09:42 PM

wow.

the only thing that would've been more satisfying would be to destroy Papelbaum next..

still....three more games to go...

but tonight...we :banana:

Bushdog

06-05-06, 09:45 PM

Holy shit, I can't believe how ESPN creams over the goddamned Yanks/Sox series.

Brian Gentz

06-05-06, 09:50 PM

Holy shit, I can't believe how ESPN creams over the goddamned Yanks/Sox series.

Yeah I loved how they opened with Zambrano who threw 8 1 hit innings, and hit a 3 run homer with 4 total RBI's and quickly spent 15 minutes talking about a meaningless Sox/Yankees game.

Bushdog

06-05-06, 09:52 PM

Yeah I loved how they opened with Zambrano who threw 8 1 hit innings, and hit a 3 run homer with 4 total RBI's and quickly spent 15 minutes talking about a meaningless Sox/Yankees game.
Noticed it, too. That was the game of the night and they did cover it first but moved on really quick. I usually don't watch the postgame crap and I watch with volume off, so it spares me from that crap.

wabio

06-05-06, 10:03 PM

Izzy blows it!!!!! :eek:

Brian Gentz

06-05-06, 10:05 PM

Izzy is my favorite reliever :D

wabio

06-05-06, 10:47 PM

Great, Bonds just homered. ESPN is going to be creaming all over themselves tonight. :lol:

B.A.

06-05-06, 11:23 PM

Izzy is my favorite reliever :D
That fucker is the scourge of Brighton, Illinois.

He was actually booed as he walked off the field. I took part and some satisfaction came of the experience. But, damn, that sucked complete ass.

Sadly, I have Beckett in my fantasy league, so it killed me, but real life win for the Yanks is far sweeter.

chrisih8u

06-06-06, 07:30 AM

The current theory is that Beckett is tipping off his pitches.

VinVega

06-06-06, 07:34 AM

Great, Bonds just homered. ESPN is going to be creaming all over themselves tonight. :lol:
Oh man, their coverage of his every move is so annoying.

"5th inning Barry update...oh, nevermind, he's on the crapper, but we do have a camera team in there to make sure everything comes out ok."

raven56706

06-06-06, 07:40 AM

ESPN: This just in.... Barry Bonds just took a shit.... We will interrupt the Yank- Red Sox game because after this we heard he might eat a chimichanga.... we are not sure yet but we will keep you post....

Bushdog

06-06-06, 08:53 AM

The current theory is that Beckett is tipping off his pitches.Something is making his pitches pretty predictable. Check out the HRs he gave upp yesterday (plus the others I hear he gave up in previous games). Yesterday at least, both Phillips and the Giambino really seemed to be sitting on those pitches.

The alternative theory is that he is in love with his fastball, but that's not going to really own a major league ballplayer. The ESPN guys were saying this and I'm not good enough with baseball to see if his pitch selection is too FB focused.

You know Nolan Ryan (a guy with a K or 2 in his career) said his strikeout pitch was his curveball, the fastball just set it up.